The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Robert McCall is a former special service commando who faked his own death in hopes of living out a quiet life. Instead, he comes out of his self-imposed retirement to save a young girl, and finds his desire for justice reawakened after coming face-to-face with members of a brutal Russian gang. McCall becomes the go-to man when the helpless require the kind of vengeance they would never find without his skills.
Skelton reviewedMay 6, 2025
I really enjoyed The Equalizer. It’s one of those films that doesn’t try to be too clever—it just knows exactly what it wants to be. Denzel Washington is brilliant as always. He’s calm, quiet, and you just know things are going to get messy when he’s pushed too far.
The story’s simple: ex-something guy living a quiet life, sees something wrong, and decides to sort it out… in the most brutal way possible. And honestly, it’s so satisfying to watch. The way he plans everything out before taking people down is just cool. It’s like watching a chess player in an action movie.
Some bits feel a bit slow at the start, but when it kicks off, it really kicks off. If you’re into revenge stories with a calm-but-deadly lead, this is definitely worth a watch.
Solid 4 out of 5. Denzel makes it look effortless.